National Archives · Jan 22, 2026
Can NARA issue a custom negative search letter?
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No. NARA will not issue a negative search letter containing language related to request-specific parameters. While NARA staff may request additional information such as date of birth, possible time frame of naturalization, and place of residence to guide search approaches and aid in confirming plausible matches during a search, these details will not be incorporated into a negative search letter.…

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